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Working with investees

Working with our investees

We work with our investees to mitigate the effects of climate change and generate sustainable economic growth. Together, we reduce energy consumption, resource use and CO2 emissions via energy efficiency, renewable energy and resource efficiency projects. 

Our Investees

Financial institutions

  • Local commercial banks
  • Non-bank financial institutions, such as microfinance institutions 
    and leasing companies
  • Other selected financial institutions

Direct Investments

  • Renewable energy projects
  • Energy service companies
  • Corporates
  • Other non-financial institutions
     

Delivering sustainable solutions together

Providing Project finance for renewable energy …

  • Hydropower (limitations for dam height (15m) and reservoir volume (3 million m³)
  • Wind farms
  • Solar (thermal and photovoltaic)
  • Biogas/biomass (no food crop replacement; total carbon footprint must be positive)
  • Geothermal
  • Storage

… through senior debt financing

  • Typical investment: EUR/USD 10 – 25 million
  • Tenors of up to 15 years, with up to 20 years possible for a limited amount of the portfolio
  • Serve as sole lender for projects or in collaboration with other financiers
  • Act as the sole lender – the maximum leverage provided is 67% for hydropower and biomass, 75% for wind, and 80% for PV

Providing Direct Financing for corporates & Municipalities …

  • We finance small, medium, or large-sized enterprises or municipalities investing in:
    • Energy efficiency projects resulting in at least 20% energy and/or CO2 savings
    • Renewable energy technologies listed in the project finance section
    • Resource efficiency projects resulting in at least 20% resource savings (water, waste or material) plus 5% energy or CO2 savings

… with investments that deliver structure and support

  • Corporate finance, PPP investments, project finance, and other products
  • Competitive rates with repayment tailored to project needs
  • Advisory & Capacity Building for project preparation, E&S compliance and Pre-bankability support

Eligibility criteria

  • Minimum 20% reduction in primary energy consumption
  • Minimum 20% reduction in CO2 emissions
  • Promotion of renewable energy
  • Flexible criteria for resource saving projects that also have an energy/CO2 savings component

Information for potential investors

In respect of the United States of America, Canada, Japan or Australia or any other jurisdiction in which the distribution, offer, sale, transfer or resale would be prohibited by applicable law, no investment in notes/shares or other instruments of the Fund (or its sub-fund(s)) can be offered or made.